Desal plants can be designed to minimize marine life mortality, water quality degradation, and coastal habitat degradation. The State Water Resource Control Agency is currently gathering information from scientific experts on proper site, design and technology for ocean desalination proposals. But Poseidon’s project does not meet any of these recommendations.

Tell the Coastal Commission:

* To deny the Poseidon permits.

* Poseidon’s proposal does not meet the recommendations of the science community.

* There is no demonstrated need for desalinated water in Huntington Beach.

* Ocean desalination should be an option of last resort. Better water supply options that protect our coast and ocean should be fully implemented before approving ocean desalination facilities. Orange County hasn’t done that yet.

Poseidon will appear before the Coastal Commission on November 13 or 14 (exact date and time pending). Sign the list to be notified when the date and time is confirmed, and plan to attend.

Where:

Newport Beach City Hall

100 Civic Center Drive

Newport Beach, CA 92660

There are several ways you can participate in the Coastal Commission’s decision to ensure the Poseidon Ocean Desalination proposal is denied until they comply with the Coastal Act.

SHOW UP!

Attend the Coastal Commission hearing in November. Your attendance alone sends a strong message to the Coastal Commissioners that we oppose the project until it is critically needed and designed to comply with the Coastal Act policies. Even if you’re not fond of public speaking, show up anyway! We will provide you with signs and other ways to demonstrate your opposition to this project and your support for better alternatives.

STAND UP!

Get informed and tell the Coastal Commission why you’re opposed to this project. We can provide you with talking points.

SPEAK UP!

Even if you can’t attend the Coastal Commission hearing, you can still voice your opinion by sending a message to the commissioners using the following links:

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